Transportation Manager

Position Overview The Transportation Manager is responsible for all point-to-point logistics and transportation operations for PowerGrid Services' equipment fleet. This role manages the complete lifecycle of equipment movement and on-road compliance: receiving new assets from suppliers, coordinating delivery to business units, ensuring Samsara telematics installation and equipment upfitting before BU arrival, managing end-of-life equipment disposition (return or auction), ensuring DOT compliance and vehicle safety, managing titles and registrations, and analyzing transportation costs and efficiency across all business units. The Transportation Manager establishes and manages relationships with national transport carriers, towing companies, and logistics providers; ensures compliance with MSAs, insurance requirements, and DOT regulations; and provides business units with approved provider networks, compliance guidance, and cost reduction opportunities. Key Responsibilities Incoming Equipment Movement & Deployment Coordinate receipt of new equipment from suppliers and manufacturers Arrange and manage transport of new equipment to designated business units Ensure Samsara telematics is installed and activated BEFORE equipment arrives at business unit Oversee equipment upfitting (attachments, decals, configurations, safety equipment) so equipment is ready to deploy on day of arrival Track incoming equipment status and provide BU delivery timelines Verify equipment quality and specification compliance upon receipt Coordinate pre-delivery inspections and safety checks DOT Compliance & Vehicle Safety Ensure all equipment meets DOT safety and compliance requirements before deployment to business units Coordinate annual DOT inspections and maintain inspection records Ensure all safety equipment is installed and functional (lights, markings, safety devices) Track and enforce DOT compliance deadlines and inspection schedules Ensure business units understand DOT obligations and compliance requirements for equipment operation Monitor and report on DOT compliance status across all mobile equipment Escalate compliance issues to VP of Fleet immediately Maintain documentation for audit and regulatory purposes Title & Registration Management Oversee issuance and management of vehicle titles for all fleet equipment Coordinate registration process for new equipment across all states where PowerGrid operates Track and enforce annual registration renewals for all equipment Maintain master title and registration documentation for all assets Ensure business units receive registration documentation when equipment arrives Coordinate transfer of titles and registrations during equipment disposition (return or auction) Manage multi-state registration requirements and IFTA/IRP compliance Track registration expiration dates and provide advance notice of renewal requirements Maintain audit trail of all title and registration changes Telematics Management (Samsara) Manage Samsara device installation on all incoming equipment before delivery to business units Oversee Samsara account setup, user provisioning, and reporting configuration Monitor Samsara uptime and performance; troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues Ensure Samsara data feeds are active and reporting correctly for all installed devices Coordinate with Samsara support and IT on system troubleshooting and platform updates Track installation metrics and report on completion rates and outstanding units End-of-Life Equipment Management & Disposal Equipment Evaluation & Disposition Planning Work with VP of Fleet to evaluate and prioritize equipment for end-of-life disposition Develop disposition timeline and strategy for each asset (immediate removal vs. scheduled end-of-life) Assess equipment condition and determine optimal disposition channel (auction, return to lessor, salvage, donation) Document disposal justification and obtain VP approval before proceeding Coordinate with BU leadership to sc…

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